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    Our Best Christmas Bark Recipes

    Christmas bark is the perfect holiday treat—easy to make and endlessly versatile. Take a look at our best bark recipe ideas that feature all sorts of fun flavors.

    Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

    1 review

    Classic dark chocolate peppermint bark gets a new look by swirling dark and white chocolate together. You can also layer...


    Pretzel Strawberry Bark

    This is my candy version of the classic strawberry pretzel dessert. It uses ruby chocolate, which is fairly new on...


    Reese’s Pieces Bark

    1 review

    Loaded with salted peanuts and loads of peanut candies, this Reese's Pieces bark will send any peanut lover over the...


    White Chocolate Coconut Bark

    Full of macadamia nuts, coconut and ginger, this bark will transport you to a tropical island. Make sure to get...

    Matcha Bark

    How could you not love the brilliant green color of this matcha bark? The flavor is a little earthy and...


    Chocolate Bacon Bark

    2 reviews

    Sweet, salty, crunchy, smooth—bacon and chocolate is a match made in heaven in this chocolate bacon bark. —James Schend, Taste...


    Buddy the Elf Bark

    2 reviews

    Drawing inspiration from one of our favorite holiday movies, this Buddy the Elf dessert incorporates ramen noodles with chocolate, candy...


    Malted Milk Bark

    1 review

    An old-time candy gets a fresh makeover. This is one of our favorite malted milk ball dessert recipes. The malted...


    The Most Popular Candy from Every Decade

    Discover the most popular candy from 1941 to 2003! These sweets sure do bring back memories.


    How to Make Homemade Chocolate Truffles

    This recipe is chocolaty, indulgent and, best of all, simple enough for beginners. Learn how to make luxe homemade chocolate...


    How to Store Chocolate Truffles

    Learn how you can keep these decadent candies fresher for longer.


    9 Common Fudge Mistakes and How to Fix Them

    Homemade fudge can be a little fussy, but it's easy to make if you avoid these common fudge mistakes.

    Easy Fudge Recipe

    No need to head to the candy store. We'll show you how to make fudge that's rich, creamy and decadent.


    How to Make Microwave Fudge

    Calling all chocoholics! We'll show you how to make microwave fudge in just five easy steps.


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    30 Holiday Fudge Recipes We’ll Be Making All Season Long

    Fudge comes in all shapes, colors and textures, but our 30 best fudge recipes have earned high marks (and rave...


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    10 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making Caramel

    Become a caramel making pro in no time! Just avoid these caramel mistakes to make the perfect caramel candy or...


    Homemade Gelt

    Giving chocolate coins to children, and sometimes to teachers, is a long-standing Hanukkah tradition. This homemade version of gelt uses...


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    66 Candy Recipes You’ll Want to Eat All Year Long

    Homemade candy isn't just for the holidays. Enjoy these candy recipes for chocolate, caramel, bark and more all year long.


    16 Homemade Caramel Candy Recipes

    So much better than store-bought candies, these homemade caramel candy recipes make special treats during the holidays or any time...


    Peppermint Milkshakes

    Rich ice cream and refreshing peppermint make this peppermint milkshake recipe a special treat, especially during the holidays. For a...


    Pacoca

    4 reviews

    Pacoca (Brazilian peanut candy) is an easy treat that has only five ingredients! It's a popular sweet in Brazil, and...

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    Birthday Cake Fudge

    3 reviews

    This decadent birthday cake fudge is the perfect thing to make your big day special. Or prepare it ahead and...


    Chocolate Pecan Fudge

    Even though fudge is a classic at Christmastime, people are excited for this chocolate pecan fudge year-round. Switch out the...


    Mint Oreo Fudge

    1 review

    I altered a plain chocolate fudge recipe to create this festive mint Oreo fudge. Mint Oreo cookies can be used...


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    34 Recipes for Homemade Valentine’s Day Candy

    Skip the store-bought candy this year and make homemade Valentine's Day candy straight from the heart!


    Snowman Oreo Balls

    4 reviews

    Get the kids involved with making these adorable snowman Oreo balls. They can help roll, dip and decorate! A small...


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    The Difference Between Caramel, Butterscotch and Toffee

    Curious about the difference between these sticky treats? A professional pastry chef explains all.